Full Description
Educational Audiology Handbook, Third Edition, offers a roadmap for audiologists who work in schools or other providers who support school-based audiology services. As the gold standard text in the field, the handbook provides guidelines and blueprints for creating and maintaining high-quality educational audiology programs. Educational audiologists will also find guidance for achieving full integration into a school staff. Within this comprehensive and practical resource, there are a range of tools, including assessment guidelines, protocols and forms, useful information for students, families, school staff and community partners, as well as legal and reference documents.
This edition has been streamlined with many of the handouts and customizable forms moved to the PluralPlus companion website for convenient downloading and printing.
New to the Third Edition
All chapters revised to reflect current terminology and best practices
A new feature called "Nuggets from the Field" which offers practical information from experienced educational audiologists currently working in school settings
Revised and updated chapter on legislative and policy essentials
Latest perspectives on auditory processing deficits
Contemporary focus on student wellness and social competence
Expanded information and resources for access to general education
Updated perspectives on hearing loss prevention
New information on the development of remote audiology practices
Materials and recommendations to support interprofessional collaboration
Updated and more comprehensive technology information with multiple handouts and worksheets
Resources for students in all current learning environments
Expanded focus on coaching to support students and school staff
A PluralPlus companion with instructor resources including PowerPoint lecture slides, a sample syllabus, learning objectives, and discussion questions, as well as student and professional access to the many handouts and customizable forms
Contents
Section I. Educational Audiology Practices. Chapter 1. Legislative and Policy Essentials; Chapter 2. Roles and Responsibilities of the Educational Audiologist; Chapter 3. Partnering with Families; Chapter 4. Hearing Screening and Identification; Chapter 5. Assessment; Chapter 6. Auditory Processing Deficits; Chapter 7. Classroom Acoustics and Other Learning Environment Considerations; Chapter 8. Hearing Instruments and Hearing Assistance Technology; Chapter 9. Case Management and Habilitation; Chapter 10. Supporting Wellness and Social-Emotional Competence; Chapter 11. Developing Individual Plans; Chapter 12. Prevention of Noise Induced Hearing Loss and Tinnitus in Youth. Section II. Collaborative Practices & Program Effectiveness. Chapter 13. Supporting the Educational Team; Chapter 14. Educational Program Considerations for Students who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing; Chapter 15. Collaborative School Community Partnerships; Chapter 16. Program Development, Evaluation, and Management; Chapter 17. Reflections and Future Directions.
